1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 380 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Porsche | SsangYong |
| Model | Boxster | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |
